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500 Francs Water Serpents II
| Issuer | Cameroon (1960-date) |
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| Year | 2022 |
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| Currency | CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date) |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a richly detailed reproduction of Gustav Klimt's 1907 Symbolist masterpiece 'Water Serpents II,' rendered in color printing across the coin's surface. The composition depicts two intertwined female figures with flowing hair and sinuous forms, surrounded by ornamental patterns characteristic of Klimt's celebrated gilded style. An amber-colored translucent insert is integrated into the left portion of the design, adding a three-dimensional decorative element evoking the jewel-like quality of the original painting. The artist's name 'GUSTAV KLIMT' is inscribed in the field, serving as the sole legend on this face. |
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The "Water Serpents II" title references Klimt's 1904 painting, part of a broader series of coins issued under Central African monetary authority licensing arrangements that have made Cameroon a prolific vehicle for European bullion collector programs since the 2000s — the country's franc-zone membership and cooperative mint relationships make it administratively convenient for such issues, which are designed entirely for the numismatic market and never circulate.
The amber insert is a resin casting, not natural amber. A detail worth noting for long-term storage.